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Hokitika Guardian, 18 April 1923, Page 2

The Kokatahi Football Club will hot. ft grand ball in the Public Hall. Koka tnhi, on Thursday, April 26th.

Nominations for the rations municipal offices—Mayor. 9 Councillors. J Harbor Board members and two H< spitol Board mendiers close at noon Tomorrow.

The 'Wellington correspondent of the “Press” states—“ There is no foundation for the rumours circulating in Canterbury and tlie West Const that the mails will continue to be earned by coach as at present, after the through railway is opened. As a matter of fact, the mail contract expire-

with the f-f.enijii of fhp lipo for li-nfi.

The adjourned annual meeting of the Referees’ Association will be held tonight at 7.39 o’efook at the Club rooms. —Advt.

A joint meeting of the entertainment and art committees in connection with the Exhibition will be field at the County Chambers at 7.30 o'clock tomorrow evening.

Returned Soldiers’ Club room. The first benefit euchre tmirnam lit will be held at Slow’s comfy room, Revel! • t., at 8 o'clock Thursday evening. (Jeod prizes donated; supper provided. 7dniissioii Is. Come and crowd out the room ami help a worthy cause.—Advt.

Keep a medicine chest in the house. Keep always a bottle of Kofgo in it. It is tlie most efficient cough cure ever put on the market. Good for young and old. One bottle cures—one dose is guaranteed to give immediate relief. Ask your chemist or grocer for it, or cninmunicate with the distributors, Griffon and Smith, Ltd., (Ireyniouth.

The final count of the p II in the Tauranga by-election gives Mr Macmillan a majority over Sir Jiscpli Ward of 1125 votes. Tile figures are as fellows:—Mr Macmillan (Reform), ■UffiO; Sir .Joseph Ward (Liberal), J 1235; majority for Mr Macmillan 1125; informal 35. Next Saturday will be poppy sale day and flowers of remembrance made by the children of the devastated areas in France " ill be on sale. The Soldiers’ Depot in Revel! Street will be P.endf|iiartors for the sale of poppies. As the supply this year is limited, early application for flowers and wreaths is necessary. New Zealanders sometimes say bard tilings about their climate, though they do not 'Tike other people to do so, fur in their hearts, they hold a very good opinion of it. states the “Rotorua Chronicle.” They should therefore, appreciate a tribute paid thereto by a visitor from England, who was recently in Rotui u.i. and who said; “You may talk about your bad weather. You have no bad weather; you hardly know what bad weather is. A'ou have never had to postpone a tennis match for six weeks, as I have known done in England.”

The death tecurieil on .Sunday at Uccfton of Mr James William l’attersiin, a voiy old resident of the district. The deceased, who was born in Fredcrickstown, British North America, was 68 years of age, and arrived in New Zealand fifty-one years ago. He was a carpenter by trade, and for many yea is "is timber man at Biogress and other mines. He was marital in Aha lira in 1882 and practically since then has resided in Rectum. The deceased had been ailing tor sonic months past, consequently his death lias not come r.s a surprise. He leaves a widow and family of ten children, live Mins and five daughters.

The point was raised at the Wanganui ( iiurt. the other (lay as to what language a person should use within the bearing of passers-bv so as lint to bring liim-elf within reach of tinlaw (states the “Wanganui Herald”). The .Magistrate replied to Mr Slippoi that if he happened to be in bis back yard or garden and hit his thumb with a hammer and used prolane language, it would be quite alright providing it "as not beard by s'me pel sun passing by. He suggested, however, it would lie better to confine ibis class id language to the back garden and not tile front. Mr Slipper holding up his lett hand replied. “Unfortunately 1 have lest inv thumb. Sir.”

A peculiar discovery was made recently bv a I’almerston North resident when pulling down a chimney erected l!) years ago (states the '•.Manawalu Daily Times”). Embedded in the old cement lie "as amazed to find a loin of mutton which, although hard and dry. looked quite fresh and “ready fir the oven.” to use his own words. O' being exposed to the air, however, it quickly putrilied. It is surmised that the mutton "ns eovcied liter by lie: ident when the chimney was being built, and that the cement had thus preserved t.he meat in this remarkable mariner.

The growing scandal of breach ol promise suits in which susceptible juries award heavy damages to weeping and beautiful American women has led in the introduction of a Bill in the New York Legislature to provide that

“No contract of agreement between two parties for marriage is valid unless it is in ttriling and duly sworn to Indore a notary public.” The author ol the Bill. Mr Hnskenherg. describes it as aimed at “designing nd\enturesses." who exploit the existing law solely for blackmail. The Bill limits the damages for breach ot promise to 3d., and the recovery of any personal or real property transferred under the conditions of the engagemnt lontract. Hi introducing the Bill Mr Ifackcuberg observed: "Times have changed since grandma, was a girl. A trusting temale endowed "ith tile right to sue for alleged damages to her loelings has become an anachronism in an age when woman is self-respecting, scll-siniport-ing, and "ith a definite place in the industrial activities of the world.

Furniture, floors and linoleums look like new when rubbed with “TAN-OL.” livings up wood-grain and pattern—

gives a lasting puli

dust, lauded r. large consignment of choice desert and cooking apples, pears, tomatoes, 50 cases quinces, on*., Raterson, Michel and ('•).. l.cd. (I’hone No. 2).—Advt.

In changeable weather take "NA--01.” on sugar or by inhalation. Best safeguard against chills. One dose a day keeps colds away. Is fid buys 60 (loses.

Coats of charm and durability. The new styles are exceptionally attrai tii(-, embracing the very latest ideas from the centres of the Old World. Some have fur collars, and are fur-lined, while all are .suggestive of warmth, elegance and comfort. 11l the matter of finish and workmanship these coats are IK-rkct in every detail. Select your new coat- here for satisfaction. MoGruer’s Limited, Hokitika and (treymouth.

Farmers: 72s Oil post fret* aiituhcie buys you 350 C.R. rain, wind and storm-proof lantern. Lights with match. Suitable for inside or outside lighting. Manning Machinery Co., ■), Bedford Row. Christchurch.—Advt. Men! The early buyer gets the choice. So act quickly and choose your winter overcoat. The latest shades and styles in Petone and Iloslyn tweeds, from 65s a t W. 11. Stopforth’s. opposite \Y. E. Williams, chemist.—Advt.

For Influenza, taka Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure

The pungent refreshing aroma arising from “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help suds only further confirms its great scientific sanitary value.— L. Gooch, agent for “NO-RUBBING.”

A new range of coloured velveteens, extensive range of colours.: reliable qualities at much reduced price is now ottering at Schroder and (,’o‘s., where al.-o a huge stock of new silks, leading makes, in satins. Oriental and floral. Japan .silks and gauntlet fringed suede gloves also on view. Inspection invited.—Advt. No bad after effects with WADE’S WORM FIGS. Ploa*ant, sure and cer-

Blankets, cloths and wool nap cloths for ladies or children in various effects, ,54 inches wide, are now in great demand at Schroder and Co's, at much below Christchurch price. Also splendid display of velour coats for ladies and maids. A visit to Schroder’s, will altynyH repay you.—Advt.

To-night ! To-night! .Ladies’ Hockey Club opening Ball in the Supreme Hall. Good music*, efficient M.C., supper provided. Admission: Gents 25.; ladies. Is.—Advt.

The Annual Ball in aid of the funds of the Arahurn Football Club will be held in the Tairea Hall on Tuesday, April 24th., at 8 p.m., when patrons

will bo assured of a Rood time, there being Maori Music- and a Pakoha M.C.

A joint meeting of the Entertainment and Art Committees in connection with the Exhibition will be held at the County Chambers to-morrow night at 7.30 o’clock. All members are invited to attend punctually owing to counter attractions later.

A euchre and dance took place at St Mary’s Cluhrooms on Monday evening. when the attendance was large. Tile prizes were won by Mrs J. Cameron and Mrs E. McGuigan. and Messrs T. Brown and '!'. Bouse respectively. Miss A. Daly supplied the music for the dance, which was largely attended and under the direction of Mr T. House as M.C., was kept moving until a late hour.

Messrs Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., have been appointed West Const distributors for Bell’s “Special Reserve” Scotch Whisky, the territory including from Murchison to South Westland. Bell’s Scotch Whisky is the only standard draught whisky sold by the Royal Oak Hotel Wellington, Grand Auckland and Grand Wellington, and leading clubs through New Zealand. Bell’s is now the leading line in New Zealand and is a. fully matured Scotch whisky. Shipments are expected to arrive early next month when the firm will be pleased to supply.—Mark Sprot and Co. Ltd., Greymouth; soledistributors for West Coast. —Advt.